b-Adrenergic agonists and methylxanthines are often prescribed for a child with an asthma attack.How do these medications act on asthma?
A) They liquefy secretions.
B) They dilate the bronchioles.
C) They reduce inflammation in the lungs.
D) They reduce infection.

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These medications work to dilate the bronchioles in acute exacerbations; they do not liquefy secretions or reduce infection.Corticosteroids and mast cell stabilizers reduce inflammation in the lungs.

B-Adrenergic Agonists and Methylxanthines Are Often Prescribed for a Child